Shipping Trust case to be heard by commerce committees
Washington March 6 The consideration of the alleged shipping trust aimed at Panaman traffic will begin tomorrow before the committees on interstate and foreign commerce. Also promotional notices for Meritol White Liniment and Meritol Eczema Remedy advertise exclusive agency rights and treatment claims. Community announcements include a M B A pre social on March 12 and the Ladies Aid meeting of the Methodist church at 2 30 PM Friday to plan the year's work.
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Consider Shipping Trust
Washington
Committees On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Lemmon
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Methodist Church
Merito Pile Remedy Endorsed By Local Reader
W H Holmes of Decorah Town Journal reports long standing suffering from piles and hemorrhoids. After using Merito Pile Remedy on a druggist suggestion, he states relief came after half the package and has not returned. He would not exchange it for money.
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W. H. Holmes
The
Decorah, Town, Journal
Lemmon’'s
Local Happenings in Ainsworth March 1912
Ainsworth reports social and personal news from March 4 and 5 including visits by J C Turbott and J A Morrison to Columbus Junction, Mrs C H Pickens moving to Missouri, Miss Grace Pearson returning from Omaha to visit relatives, and Rev H T Jackson departing for Mausentine. A well attended surprise party by the Senior Bible class honoring Mrs C Woodburn drew 38 visitors with supper, oysters, games, and neighborly hospitality.
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J.C. Turbott
J. A. Morrison
Columbus Junction
C. H. Pickens
Missouri
Grace Pearson
Omaha
Clayton
Iowa City
H. F. Hites
H. T. Jackson
Mausentine
M. E. Church
C. Woodburn
Front Street
J. A. Glendenning
E. Iseminger
H. Hause
J. A
Sidewalk Sketches and Church Choir Life Reflections
A humorous essay on church choirs describing their influence on worship and parish life. It contrasts modern and old fashioned choirs, pipe organs, and tuning forks with social notes about local residents visiting nearby towns over the weekend.
Local Social and Meeting Notes Roundup
Sunday visits and church services highlighted by Mr and Mrs Andy Corbin at Will Saville s and Pleasant Hill church. Roy Kephart and Rolla Gamon were guests. Charley Porter sold his farm to George Paul and plans move to Pueblo Colorado. Will Lins takes over Charley Porter s vacated farm. Rev Pettit of Albia conducting meetings at Pleasant Hill church this week. Ode Ferguson shipped a car of corn for Mills seed house on Monday. Ed Knox assisted Virnus Bradford with papering last week. Lloyd Easter Clyde Maxwell Edith McBride traveled to Washington Monday. Warrison Alliman of Illinois visiting A B Carr home. School meeting held Monday afternoon and Will Mayhew elected director for coming year. Rev Pettit visited Mrs Tucker on Monday afternoon. Election for school director held last night.
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Andy Corbin
Will Saville
Pleasant Hill Church
Roy Kephart
Rolla Gamon’s
Jim Moothart
Washington
Ben Miller
Charley Porter
George Paul
Pueblo
Colorado
Will Lins
Rev. Pettit
Albia
Pleasant, Hill Church
Ode Ferguson
Mills Seed House
Mr. Eagie
Havre
Ed. Knox
Virnus Bradford
Lloyd Easter
Clyde Maxwell
Edith McBride
Warrison Alliman
Illinois
A. B. Carr
Keota Visit and Local Notes March Weekend
March events and visits across Keota and nearby towns. John Powell and family spent Saturday with his ill mother in Keota. Oren Helwick of Washington scouts horses. Various residents travel, meet, and relocate as spring activities begin.
Election farce reveals two legal votes for Fleigg
A local tally shows 16 votes listed with Kaufman 9 Nordyke 3 J F leigg 3 Benn 1 yet only two legal votes were cast both for J J Fleigg who is declared elected. Nordyke and Hannah shipped two hog loads to Ottumwa today amid the joke. Miss Fern Morrow is able to be out again.
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Kaufman
Nordyke
J. J. Fleigg
T. R. Benn
Hannah
Ottumwa
Fern Morrow
Local Notes From Crawfordsville March 6 1912
News items report W K Walker returning from Iowa after a short visit and Mrs Walker recovering well after last week’s operation. Harrington leaves for North English after attending to Home Lumber matters. Will Wooley, Mrs Buxbaum, Joe Anderson and Robert Shaffer head to Washington. Moore family moves to a new home near Monmouth. Crawfordsville high school to present The Merchant of Venice at the opera house Friday evening.
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Crawfordsville
W. KE. Walker
Iowa
Walker
Harrington
North English
The
Home Lumber Company
Will Wooley
J. F. Buxbaum
Joe Anderson
Robert Shaffer
Washington
Jacob Moore
Monmouth
Opera House
Republican caucus selects Taft loyal delegates in city hall
About a hundred Taft supporters met in city hall to name ward delegates for the county convention. L. D. Robinson led the caucus and announced Friday primaries from 4 to 7. Delegates from each ward were chosen to vote for pro Taft candidates at the county and state levels.
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L. D. Robinson
Robinson
Taft
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promises Quick Cough Relief
A late 19th century ad notes that a cold can lead to pneumonia and weakened vitality. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable remedy that stops the cough, soothes inflamed air passages, and checks the cold, urging readers to keep it on hand and avoid substitutes.
Milwaukee Switch Tower Damaged in Night Fire
Fire damaged the roof of the Milwaukee and Rock Island junction switch tower about 8 30 last night. The switch machine was unharmed. Firefighters battled limited water pressure to extinguish the blaze as onlookers watched a crowd gather after the Milwaukee east bound local train passed. Officials suspect an overheated stove or spark from a chimney or passing engine as the cause.
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Ragan
Cu Ots
Should Serve as Warnings
A reflective quotation from Bishop Horne notes that the follies and vices of many displayed in a newspaper act as admonitions and beacons to steer others away from the rocks of shipwreck. The image frames the press as moral guidance and cautionary example for readers.
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Bishop Horne
Courage Amid Fear And Kindness In Trouble
A collection of brief quotes on courage and fear. Van Dyke declares fear not the absence of courage but its victory, while another line notes life as froth and bubble. Gordon highlights courage and kindness as steady anchors in trouble.
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van Dyke
A. L. Gordon
Valentine's Luncheon Ideas From A Homemaker
A Valentine luncheon article offers festive, inexpensive decorating and menu ideas. It suggests red color schemes with carnations and crepe paper, heart shaped cakes and cookies, creamed fillings, molded ices, heart shaped sandwiches, and wall decorations using red heart cutouts. Guests compete in a peanut or hidden heart game with prizes.
Markets Chicago March 6 1912 Prices and receipts report
Market reports show cattle and sheep demand firm to strong with heavy hogs steady to higher. Estimated receipts for today about 34 000 cattle 17 000 cattle prospects, 25 000 sheep, strong to 10 higher for lambs and western stockers. Officials note yesterday's receipts 23 619 and shipments 6 962.
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Chicago
Texas
Ill
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E. W. Spessard
F. G. Sands
A. J. Peterson
S. B. Sands
A. E. Stites
Kalona
John Bopp
J. J. Shillig
Wellman
Mable Palmer
Frank Thompson
J. E. Wells
John Schackner
Herrald
Middleburg
Clara Snider
Mena Dunlap
Kalona Savings Bank
Fred Morhofer
Cedar Rapids
McElhinney’s
E. Weir
Melhinney Furniture CO
Uwl
Floyd Timmons
Mary Maude Timmons
Keota
Will Schulty
Tom Schulty
Milo
Otto Patterson
Walter Harvey
Blaine Holmes
Charlie May
Joe Shalla
Harry Crone
Aaron Huber
Walter Smith
Izza Gardner
Harry Pettit
Wilson
Isaiah Oldfield
Warren Bishop
Will Mayhew
Mrs. Tucker
Rubio
Aess
Concord
John Powell
Oren Helwick
Skinner
West Chester
Grandia Moody
Country Club
Will Embree
Velvie Henderson
Solomon Weekley
Fred Fisher
Baby
Gus Bower
Ed Stoutner
Omer King
Lexington
Page and Son
Ray
Atghty Hall
President Taft
R H. Walker
W. J. Brooks
Marsh W. Bailey
George Rogs
A. EK. Thoma
Ray Lemley
Lyman Babcock
Prof
H. E Case
Henry Parkinson
Howard McCleery
D. A. Chalmers
S. W. Livingston
M.D. Yard
J.A. Y. Ashby
D. J. Lemmon
A. Anderson
R. 8
Warfel
E. R. Harvey
John Applegate
Ambrose Cunningham
H. M. Shaver
Warry Shradey
D. A. Boyer
Fort Sherman
A. W. McCulley
R. M. Smith
D. Wilde
D. W. Harvey
Milwaukee
Milwaukee and Rock Island
Nelleem Thhapwelee
Ricardo Jiminez
Costa Rica
Knox
Dik
John A. Babcock Commission
U. S. Yards
Illinos
Harry L. Kaga Morrison
Lamson Bros. & Co
ABA Mosigsa
Wien
Reister & Son
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